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The Urban EV Podcast

The Urban EV Podcast

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 Electric vehicle ownership in a city can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.Rob Hoffman
Episodes
  • Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit

    Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit
    Oct 23 2025
    Kia EV9 owner and returning guest, Todd George joins the show to talk about the transition from the 2024 model with a CCS port to the 2026 model that now comes standard with a NACS port. One of the first challenges he faced was charging at a Tesla Supercharger and reveals why. The conversation also touches on quality control issues, community feedback, and the future of the Kia EV9, including upcoming features and improvements. Todd shares his recommendations for potential buyers and reflects on the overall experience of owning an EV. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Todd's Journey to EV Ownership 05:17 Day-to-Day Experience with the EV9 08:48 Transitioning from CCS to NACS port 16:42 Charging Experiences and Challenges 21:50 Comparing the 2024 and 2026 Models 28:16 Software Updates and Connectivity in EVs 30:09 Battery Issues and Lemon Law Returns 31:07 Key Fob Features and Subscriptions 31:54 Performance and Boost Features 33:47 Vibration Issues at High Speeds 37:42 Customer Service and Lemon Law Experiences 41:41 Overall Impressions of the EV9 43:23 Future of CarPlay and Navigation Systems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Driving the EV Future: How To Bridge The Misinformation Gap

    Driving the EV Future: How To Bridge The Misinformation Gap
    Oct 1 2025
    Electric vehicle expert and sales trainer, Jeremie Bernardin joins The Urban EV Podcast to share his first mover journey into the EV world, the importance of bridging the training gap for dealerships, and the emotional aspects of purchasing electric vehicles. The conversation also covers the challenges faced by dealerships in adapting to the EV market, and the significance of the customer's journey that starts with the showroom salesperson – the front lines of prospective EV driver education. We also cover the second life of EV batteries and the future of the dealership and service models. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 05:48 Emotional Aspects of Buying an EV 12:54 The Challenges of Selling EVs in Dealerships 20:03 The Future of EV Dealerships and Service Models 25:52 The Financial Landscape of Electric Vehicles 32:22 Second Life of EV Batteries 38:45 Regional Differences in EV Adoption You can find Jeremie Bernardin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbernardin/ Integrated Automotive: http://www.integratedauto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Kia EV9 Lemon! Can A Tesla Model Y Fill Its Shoes?

    Kia EV9 Lemon! Can A Tesla Model Y Fill Its Shoes?
    Sep 22 2025
    The Kia is gone as my new Tesla with Full Self Driving (FSD) tries to conquer the means streets of New York. Mason Leverington, a fellow Tesla owner joins the conversation as we delve into the intricacies of FSD technology, exploring its neural network capabilities, comparisons with other driving assist technologies, and the user experience. The discussion highlights the evolution of FSD, its human-like driving behavior, and the importance of software updates in enhancing performance. We also address the accessibility of self-driving for average drivers and where the technology is headed next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
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